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Systems Biology: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback)
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Systems Biology: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback)
Series: Very Short Introductions
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Systems biology came about as growing numbers of engineers and
scientists from other fields created algorithms which supported the
analysis of biological data in incredible quantities. Whereas
biologists of the past had been forced to study one item or aspect
at a time, due to technical and biological limitations, it suddenly
became possible to study biological phenomena within their natural
contexts. This interdisciplinary field offers a holistic approach
to interpreting these processes, and has been responsible for some
of the most important developments in the science of human health
and environmental sustainability. This Very Short Introduction
outlines the exciting processes and possibilities in the new field
of systems biology. Eberhard O. Voit describes how it enabled us to
learn how intricately the expression of every gene is controlled,
how signaling systems keep organisms running smoothly, and how
complicated even the simplest cells are. He explores what this
field is about, why it is needed, and how it will affect our
understanding of life, particularly in the areas of personalized
medicine, drug development, food and energy production, and
sustainable stewardship of our environments. Throughout he
considers how new tools are being provided from the fields of
mathematics, computer science, engineering, physics, and chemistry
to grasp the complexity of the countless interacting processes in
cells which would overwhelm the cognitive and analytical
capabilities of the human mind. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short
Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds
of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books
are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our
expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and
enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly
readable.
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